Leila Malana-Allen

Leila Molana-Allen, a PBS NewsHour special correspondent reporting from Aleppo, shares her firsthand insights on the Syrian conflict. She discusses the surprising promises of rebel leaders to disband and focus on rebuilding. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by journalists in war zones and the critical role they play in documenting the realities on the ground. Molana-Allen also sheds light on the humanitarian crises and the Syrian populace's desires for Western support amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Leila Malana-Allen, a Middle East correspondent, delves into the findings of a UNIFIL report that reveals over 10,000 ceasefire violations by Israel, detailing the impact on civilians in southern Lebanon. She discusses Hezbollah's dwindling strength due to leadership losses and regional instability, highlighting the group's continued support from the local population for social services. Meanwhile, Petri Bertsoff shares insights from Helsinki's Slush event, focusing on the booming interest in AI and deep tech among investors and startups.

William Dunbar, journalist on Georgian archaeological digs and a political purge; Laura Bicker, Beijing correspondent on China's cautious Middle East stance; Leila Malana Allen, British–Iranian commentator on muted Nowruz; Carine Torbey, Beirut reporter on renewed Lebanese violence; Will Grant, Havana correspondent on Cuba's blackouts and healthcare strain. They discuss blackouts, wartime trauma, China’s calculations, cultural resistance, and ancient human finds.